PCs for People KC (formerly Connecting For Good) provides internet access, computers, digital skills training and community partnerships to help low- and moderate-income communities open minds and opportunities for a better future.
Desktops start at $50, and laptops start at $100. This comes with a one-year warranty on hardware after purchase. They also have additional features available for purchase such as Microsoft Office and a Wi-Fi adapter for wireless internet service.
Project 10Million is an initiative of T-Mobile aimed at delivering internet connectivity to millions of underserved student households at no cost to them. Partnering with school districts across the country, the program offers free high-speed data and free mobile hotspots—and access to at-cost laptops and tablets.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is designed to assist families struggling to access internet service by offering a discount of up to $30 a month toward broadband service and providing a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50).
A household is eligible if their household income is below 200% of the federal poverty line or one member of the household participates in one or more of these programs:
This benefit can be combined with the Lifeline Program benefit.
The Rural Health Care Program funds two types of services. The Telecommunications Program funds voice, data, and other telecommunication services. The Healthcare Connect Fund Program funds broadband services, network equipment, etc.
To get started: Visit the following link to determine which program you are eligible for.
The Lifeline program provides a monthly discount of $9.25 for broadband internet for households with an income below 135% of the federal poverty line or with at least one member participating in one or more of the following federal programs:
This discount can be used in addition to the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The E-rate program helps schools and libraries to obtain affordable broadband by providing funding to discount the cost of services.
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area and does not include private, commercial, or business undertakings.
For more information, see the fact sheet. Applications are currently open.